Meta has partnered with EssilorLuxottica to launch the next generation of Ray-Ban branded smart glasses. The redesigned glasses start at $299 and are available for pre-order now, with retail availability starting October 17.
The new Ray-Ban smart glasses have upgraded features compared to the first generation. This includes improved speakers for audio quality, a new 12MP camera for better photo and video capture, and faster processing powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chip.
The glasses have a refreshed design in classic Ray-Ban styles like Wayfarer, plus a new Headliner shape. There are more color options including transparent frames to showcase the technology inside. The glasses are lighter and slimmer for increased comfort.
New capabilities include live streaming video from the glasses to Facebook and Instagram. The glasses also integrate Meta’s conversational assistant technology “Meta AI” to enable voice commands.
Overall, Meta has focused on enhancing the core functionality of the smart glasses like media capture and sharing, while making them more comfortable and wearable as an everyday accessory. The goal is to allow people to stay present in moments while having quick access to photography and augmented reality features.
Summary
The Purpose
To make live streaming easier
The Idea
Equip smart glasses with live streaming capabilities and add voice command
Further Possibilities
1. Allow users to add music to live streaming.
2. Create smart glasses for live captioning meetings, classes, events to make them more accessible and inclusive.
3. Launch a smart glasses startup focused on consumer use cases like navigation, gaming, facial recognition.
4. Partner with sports leagues/broadcasters to deliver new immersive viewing experiences via smart glasses.
5. Develop augmented reality experiences for training, education, simulations, etc. Immersive hands-free AR unlocks new possibilities.
Questions
1. What might be all the things smart glasses could do?
2. How might smart glasses help with the blind?
3. What would you do with the smart glasses?
